Areas of Practice
FAMILY LAW
There is likely no area of practice that requires a greater mutual trust between attorney and client than family law and domestic relations matters. We excel at representing our clients and offering the appropriate level of compassion and aggression in the following matters: divorce, child support, spousal support, custody, and equitable distribution.
PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION
Our firm works tirelessly with clients who have been injured as a result of the negligence of another person or company. We have successfully represented clients on contingent fee bases in automobile accident cases (including full tort and limited tort, premises liability matters (slip/trip and fall), and other negligence-based claims.
alternative dispute resolution
Michael Galbraith is also the Deputy Director of The Dispute Resolution Institute (which is located in the same office suite as Galbraith Law, LLC). In addition to his private practice, Michael works closely with Harris T. Bock, Esq. (Director of The Dispute Resolution Institute) on arbitrations, mediations, and court-appointed special master positions. In addition, Michael serves as an arbitrator for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
ESTATE PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION & LITIGATION
We assist our clients in preparing their estate plan, whether it is simple or complex. These services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. In addition, we help our clients navigate through the probate process following the death of a loved one. Further, in the event of an dispute, we are prepared to advise clients throughout the litigation process.
generAL/COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Clients rely on our litigation skills and experience for a variety of matters, whether pursuing or defending lawsuits, in contract disputes, corporate dissolution, construction disputes, business disputes, real estate disputes, collections cases, and other miscellaneous/general litigation matters.
GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
The diminution of a loved one's legal and mental capacity is an emotionally trying time for families. We represent clients seeking the appointment as guardian for their incapacitated family members and loved ones. We offer assistance in preparing the necessary reports to the court, as well as helping clients make decisions regarding financial and living arrangements.
GENERAL REPRESENTATION
Whether a client needs representation in a real estate transaction (including commercial and residential purchases and leases), forming an LLC or corporation, preparing or negotiating a contract, or any variety of civil-related matters, our firm has extensive experience.